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“like Jekyll and Hyde ” Emotional distress/roller coaster Coping mechanisms Support Carer Isolation Who cares for the carer? Lack of understanding of alcohol addiction Concern/worry Threat to home life

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What messages does this study have for us?

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Recommendations Carer burden could be significantly reduced by improving patient care and offering families appropriate support. Families of ALD in-patients should have access to the same level of support that is offered to families of patients under specialist community alcohol services.